1997 GMC Suburban SLE review from North America
"Dependable and durable"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Power steering gearbox tends to pull steering wheel either right or left intermittently. Cost to repair is approximately $900.00.
Master brake Cylinder replaced at 55,000 miles. Cost $550.00.
Replaced transmission gasket at 51,000.
General comments?
This SUV has been superb for us. We used a lot to travel to kids activities, such as soccer, baseball and basketball games.
We has driven this SUV north and south of the borders, as far as Cabo San Lucas in Mexico and St Louise in Canada.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 5.7 liter Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 20000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 68000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 19th May, 2004 |

